Canada holds urgent talks to avert US tariffs
Canadian ministers held urgent talks with top US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees at Mar-a-Lago on Friday to address the looming...
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Cholera outbreak escalates as refugee camps in South Sudan overrun
South Sudan is grappling with a worsening cholera outbreak as a surge of refugees fleeing the violence in neighboring Sudan...
Canton mayor faces child abuse charges after admitting to striking son
Joshua Nordsving, the mayor of Canton, Minnesota, is facing charges of child abuse after admitting to investigators that he struck...
Ukraine hints at 2025 end to war with Russia
For nearly three years, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has raged on, reshaping geopolitics in Eastern Europe and beyond....
China launches world’s largest amphibious assault ship
China has launched the Type 076 Sichuan, a next-generation amphibious assault ship designed to enhance its navy's power projection capabilities. ...
New York passes law to charge big oil for climate damage
New York has enacted a landmark law requiring large fossil fuel companies to pay for the damage caused by climate...
Mayor Adams to unveil 2025 vision at Apollo State of city address
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will deliver his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater...
Gambia govt rejects survey, highlights progress
The Government of The Gambia has rejected the findings of a recent Afrobarometer survey, which suggests that 77% of Gambians...
Man charged with murder after setting woman on fire in NYC subway
A 33-year-old man has been arraigned on murder charges after allegedly burning a woman to death inside a New York...
Iraq faces global pressure to disarm armed groups
Efforts to disarm non-state actors in Iraq have gained momentum as international and regional players push for a Middle East...
Ukraine reveals letter from fallen North Korean soldier
Ukraine has released a handwritten letter found on the body of a fallen North Korean soldier in Russia’s Kursk region,...
Afghanistan, Zimbabwe to face off in test match starting Today
The national cricket teams of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are set to clash in a highly anticipated Test series, beginning Thursday,...
NYC state leaders reject MTA’s $65b capital plan, demand revisions
State Assembly and Senate leaders have rejected the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) $65 billion capital plan, citing a significant funding...
US forces seize Syrian Army’s advanced air defense systems
Syrian sources have accused the United States military and its allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of seizing advanced air defense...
Houthis launch missile at Israel amid warnings of retaliation
The Yemen-based Houthi militant group escalated its campaign of solidarity with Palestinians on Wednesday, claiming responsibility for a ballistic missile...
Hezbollah announces burial place for Nasrallah
Hezbollah has reportedly selected a burial site for its late Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, following his death in an Israeli airstrike...
Mayor Adams opens Bronx affordable housing, advancing shelter-to-home effort
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park celebrated the opening of...
Hong Kong offers $130,000 bounties for six pro-democracy activists abroad
The Hong Kong government has announced HK$1 million (US$130,000) rewards for information leading to the arrest of six pro-democracy activists...
Gov. Hochul signs bill to recognise North African, Middle Eastern communities in state data
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a landmark bill on Friday requiring state agencies to include distinct categories for North...
World Meditation Day: UN calls for unity through spirituality
On December 21, 2024, the world celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day, has officially proclaimed by the United Nations General...
New York police arrest man for setting subway rider on fire
New York City police have arrested a man accused of setting a female subway passenger on fire while she slept...
Israeli forces injure several Palestinians in multiple West Bank locations
Israeli military actions across the occupied West Bank on Sunday left several Palestinians injured and many homes ransacked, escalating tensions...
Trump targets drug cartels, unveils anti-drug campaign
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to declare Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and unveiled plans for a...
US lifts $10m bounty on HTS leader amid controversial talks
The U.S. State Department has removed its $10 million bounty on Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
US engages with Syria’s new leadership, drops bounty on HTS chief
The United States has withdrawn its long-standing bounty on Ahmed Al Sharaa, the leader of Syria’s Hayat Tahrir Al Sham...
Syria: New Interim govt appoints first female head of women’s affairs
The Syrian Interim Government has appointed Aisha Al-Dabbs as the first woman to head women’s affairs. Al-Dabbs, a prominent civil...
US Fighter Jet downed in ‘friendly fire’ incident over Red Sea
Two US Navy pilots ejected safely after their F/A-18 fighter jet was downed in a "friendly fire" incident over the...
Mayor Adams highlights achievements in building safer, more affordable NYC
As 2024 concludes, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his administration have unveiled a comprehensive review of accomplishments, emphasizing...
Impeached South Korean president faces pressure over martial law scandal
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is under growing pressure as investigators push for answers regarding his controversial December...
US ends $10 million bounty on HTS leader as Syria enters new chapter
The United States has officially withdrawn its $10 million "Rewards for Justice" bounty on Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu...
Malaysia approves new search for missing flight MH370
The Malaysian government has approved, in principle, a new search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the plane that vanished in...
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over trade imbalance, energy imports
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expanded his list of trade targets, threatening the European Union with tariffs unless the bloc...
Congress passes funding bill, averts shutdown
The Senate passed a crucial funding bill, averting a government shutdown and securing temporary funding for federal operations. The bill,...
Biden forgives $4.28bn in student loans in final month
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday the cancellation of $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 55,000 Americans. The...
Trump demands EU boost US energy imports, threatens tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the European Union, urging it to significantly increase its imports of...
NYC unveils “Create in Place” to protect cultural spaces, creative economy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie...
Feds restrict flights over NY amid drone activity
The federal government has imposed temporary flight restrictions over critical infrastructure sites in New York following reports of increased drone...
Iranian official urges undocumented Afghan migrants to return home
Nader Yar Ahmadi, an adviser to Iran’s interior minister and head of the Office for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants, has...
Amazon workers strike, demand labor agreement amid holiday rush
Hundreds of Amazon employees at seven facilities, including locations in Maspeth, Queens, and Staten Island, walked off the job this...
US diplomats hold landmark talks with Syria’s new leadership
Top U.S. diplomats arrived in Damascus on Friday to meet with the new Syrian authorities, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
Dbeibah approves initiative to plant 100 million trees across Libya
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah approved on Wednesday the Libya Greens Initiative to plant 100 million trees in all Libyan...
NYC unveils $105m 116th precinct in Southeast Queens
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas...
Putin dismisses Assad’s overthrow as Russia’s defeat
Russian President Vladimir Putin has downplayed the significance of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, rejecting the notion that it marks...
Xi Jinping visits Macau to celebrate 25th anniversary of reunification
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Macau on December 18, 2024, for a three-day visit to commemorate the 25th...
Mayor Adams signs landmark housing, infrastructure bills
Mayor Eric Adams has enacted a suite of transformative legislation aimed at addressing New York City’s mounting housing crisis and...
New York City signs historic housing bill for 80,000 new homes
Mayor Eric Adams, alongside First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, marked a historic moment for the city with the signing of...
PHYLA expands to The Gambia with presidential support
PHYLA.earth, a leader in regenerative agriculture, has announced its expansion into The Gambia through a partnership with local operator EcoHub. ...
Mayor Adams hosts Chanukah celebration, honors Jewish leaders
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a reception at Gracie Mansion to celebrate Chanukah, honoring Jewish community leaders and reaffirming New York...
US sanctions Chinese nationals for funding North Korea’s weapons
The United States has sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a UAE-based firm for laundering millions to support North Korea’s weapons...
US imposes sanctions on drug traffickers linked to New Zealand
The United States has imposed a new set of sanctions targeting international drug traffickers across seven countries, including New Zealand,...
SDF proposes demilitarized zone in Syria’s Kobani amid rising tensions
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have proposed the establishment of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Kobani, northeastern Syria, to...
ECOWAS sets 2027 for ECO currency rollout
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to launch its long-awaited single currency, ECO, by 2027....
NYC secures $40m in EPA grants to boost electric vehicle fleet, cut emissions
Mayor Eric Adams has announced the city’s success in securing $17.3 million from the EPA's 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program...
James Stratford appoints new executive director of NYC Young Men’s Initiative
Mayor Eric Adams announced today the appointment of James Stratford as the new executive director of the New York City...
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to bock potential US ban
TikTok has filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, seeking to temporarily block a law that...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss hush money conviction
A Manhattan judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his hush money conviction, despite his defense team's...
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss hush money conviction
A Manhattan judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his hush money conviction, despite his defense team's...
Mayor Adams downgrades NYC drought warning amid improved reservoir levels
New York City has seen a significant improvement in water conditions following heavy rainfall and melting snowpack in its upstate...
Trump, SoftBank CEO to announce $100b US investment plan
President-elect Donald Trump is set to host Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan’s SoftBank Group, at his Florida home on Monday...
Freeland resigns as Canada’s Deputy PM over Tariff Dispute with Trudeau
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over how...
